~ Faith, Family, and Friendship
Life is a journey full of twists and turns. Face it, we could all use a little encouragement along the way.
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Fundraiser for Sandi Rog
Last year, my writing friend Sandi Rog was diagnosed with Stage 4 T-cell lymphoma on the same day as her first novel debuted. As you might recall, due to intensive chemo treatments, she wasn’t able to do a scheduled book … Continue reading
A Cup of Cold Water
Ever been so hot you begged for a cup of cold water? Oh, wait, that’s been most of the country for the last month. This journey called life sometimes goes through seasons where the heat is turned up until we think … Continue reading
Making Friends
“A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” ~Proverbs 18:24 (NKJV) Growing up and through high school, I was very shy and insecure. Somehow, I’d gotten the impression that … Continue reading
Football Friday – Picking Your Fantasy Team
My husband and son are part of several (free) online fantasy football contests. Every week they check up on their chosen players, bench the injured ones, and occasionally trade a few out for someone with better on-field statistics. Then, every … Continue reading
Friday Focus – The Love of a Community
One week until Christmas and I’m reminded of all of the characters in that lifechanging story. Starting back with the angel appearing to Zacharias to announce that Elizabeth would have a baby boy named John. Add Mary, Joseph, a town … Continue reading
Football Friday – Teamwork
Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success. ~ Author unknown I didn’t pick this picture for today’s post because it’s the cover of my book but because it shows a team in action. Teammates huddled together and communicating the … Continue reading
Footprints on Your Soul
“Life is full of people who will make you laugh, cry, smile until your face hurts, and so happy that you think you’ll burst. But the ones who leave their footprints on your soul are the ones that keep your … Continue reading
Back To School – Part I
It’s that time of year again. My kids and my husband are all headed off to school. One as a teacher and football coach (I won’t see much of him until November.) Two in middle school and one starting kindergarten. … Continue reading